Open in NewsBreak

Norman

See all locations
Customize your news
50°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

StoryTrender

partner publisher · 149.8K followers

Cctv Captures Alligator Walking Into North Carolina Bagel Shop

North Carolina · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

partner publisher · 97.4K followers
article img

Flips, twists and turns: Here are 5 of NC's biggest Election Day surprises

After a long night of ballot-counting, preliminary midterm election results are in — some of which surprised North Carolinians and seasoned incumbents. Tuesday’s election was monumental for Democrats both in the state and nationwide. The party secured the North Carolina House of Representatives and inched close to control of the state Senate. Across the country, Democrats took control of both congressional chambers with some help from North Carolinians, who flipped a longstanding Republican U.S. Senate seat and at least five U.S. House seats to blue. Here were the biggest surprises on Election Day. Virginia Foxx losing, with race hinging on recount Democrats flipped a U.S. House seat that Republicans have held since the 1990s — mostly with Rep. Virginia Foxx, who has served in the seat for two decades. Foxx, 83, is losing to Democrat Chuck Hubbard in the race to represent North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. Foxx is within a narrow enough margin to call for a recount, The News & Observer previously reported . Foxx this term served as the chair of the House Rules Committee. She campaigned on increasing religious freedom, supporting President Donald Trump’s military efforts and making healthcare more affordable. The Cook Political Report did

North Carolina · 1d

13News Now

publisher · 175.0K followers

North Carolina passes all three amendments

North Carolina · 1d

Charlotte Observer

partner publisher · 118.1K followers
article img

The CDC considers these superbugs showing up in NC as urgent threats.

The Center for Disease Control released its yearly Antimicrobial Threats Report in October, detailing illnesses that are becoming resistant to treatment. It listed four drug-resistant illnesses as urgent public health threats, including several found in North Carolina. Candida auris, Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter and Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales are urgent public health threats recorded in North Carolina this year. Drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae is also considered an urgent threat by the CDC. Illnesses listed in the Antimicrobial Threats Report are evolving to be harder to treat with antimicrobial medicines, including antibiotics. Some other illnesses are considered serious, concerning or placed on a watchlist due to antimicrobial resistance. Serious threats include drug-resistant Shigella , a diarrheal infection that can be spread through sexual contact or by food and water. North Carolina has seen two cases of sexually transmitted Shigella in 2026. The CDC also labeled drug-resistant Neisseria meningitidis a serious threat for the first time in 2026. Antimicrobial resistance in North Carolina Candida auris , a fungal infection, has faced a national uptick in 2026, including in North Carolina. It is primarily spread at healthcare facilities. Healthy people can often fight the infection off, but it kills in hospitals and nursing homes. North Carolina has reported

North Carolina · 17h

Raleigh News & Observer

partner publisher · 97.4K followers

NC's e-bike law changes Dec. 1. How western Wake towns are responding

Apex is moving toward new e-bike rules that could expand helmet requirements for younger riders and clarify where electric bicycles can travel. The proposed changes come as a new North Carolina law takes effect Dec. 1, changing which e-bikes are permitted on roads and greenways. The new law also will require helmets for Class 3 e-bike riders and passengers under 18. Towns can also require helmets for riders and passengers under 18 on Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, but the new law does not mandate those additional requirements statewide. A separate, existing state law already requires bicycle helmets for anyone under 16. Apex’s Public Safety Committee on Thursday, Nov. 5, backed limited amendments to existing bicycle regulations, rather than a comprehensive e-bike ordinance. “Making huge regulatory changes at this stage may be the wrong thing. We may be over-regulating,” council member Ed Gray told The News & Observer after the meeting. But Gray also supports a uniform helmet requirement for younger riders, saying it would be easier to understand and enforce. The Town Council must approve any amendments, which it could do as soon as Dec. 17. The new rules Under the new state law, Class 1 bikes provide motor

North Carolina · 20h

WNCT

partner publisher · 87.7K followers

Roy Cooper’s chief campaign consultant speaks on their strategy over the years

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — For over 20 years, Morgan Jackson has worked with Roy Cooper as his chief campaign strategist. “He’s somebody who demands a lot from the people around him because he gives a lot,” Jackson said. “We give him a hard time about being an energizer bunny, he works harder than anybody else.” […]

North Carolina · 1d

rolling out

publisher · 196.1K followers

NC storms strike: Tornado warnings, floods and I-40 wrecks

Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...

Bladen County, NC · 13h

Ballotpedia News

partner publisher · 32.4K followers

Incumbent Donald Davis (D) defeated Laurie Buckhout (R) and Tom Bailey (L) in the general election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District

Incumbent Donald Davis (D) defeated Laurie Buckhout (R) and Tom Bailey (L) in the general election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district's boundaries from those used in 2024. Inside Elections' Nathaniel Rakich said, "[T]he 1st District has gone from an evenly divided Baseline (technically, it was ever so slightly Democratic-leaning at D+0.3) to R+8. Some Democratic candidates over the past decade, including current Gov. Josh Stein in 2024 and former Auditor Beth Wood in 2020, would have still won it under the new boundaries, but they are the exception rather than the rule: Republicans would have carried it in 50 of the last 56 statewide elections." President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) 55.4%–43.8% in the 2024 presidential election in the 2026 version of the 1st District. As of November 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Toss-up or Lean Democratic.

North Carolina · 22h

Charlotte Observer

partner publisher · 118.1K followers

NC voters said ‘yes' to constitutional amendments on taxes: What this means for you

North Carolinians on Tuesday approved all three proposed constitutional amendments concerning taxes and voter ID, with about 60% of voters choosing “yes” to each. So what happens now? When will we see tax relief? We have some bad news for anyone who voted for the amendments expecting some benefit in the near term. In reality, the three measures won’t actually change anything about how you vote or how much you pay in taxes — at least for now. We’ll explain. What will NC’s new constitutional amendments do? Voter photo ID: This requires “ all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.” A photo ID is already required to vote in North Carolina, so this amendment will make no practical change to how North Carolinians vote, experts have told us. It will, however, lock in current requirements and make them harder to update if elected officials ever change their stance years from now. Income tax cap: This amendment will keep the state income tax rate from being raised higher than 3.5%. The current rate is 3.99% and was already set to drop to 3.49% in 2027, so North Carolina workers won’t see any

North Carolina · 2d

WFAE

publisher · 14.7K followers

State Board of Education weighs teacher raises, money for instructional materials

The state Board of Education is considering nearly $800 million in funding requests — not including teacher pay raises — ahead of next year’s state budget cycle. State officials said Wednesday that the board will likely request raises for veteran teachers; last year’s largely benefited starting teachers. The board is also likely to renew its request for a moratorium on expanding the state's private school voucher program. The board would ask lawmakers to direct the money saved to public schools.

North Carolina · 1d

thewesterncarolinajournalist.com

website

Blue wave in Jackson County and North Carolina

Election day was a historic day for the North Carolina Democrats. They won some significant races, flipped the North Carolina House, and have majority of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. “There are Provisionals to count, recounts to be had, and (hopefully not but probably) a lawsuit or two. But...

Jackson County, NC · 2d

WITN

website

NC House District 9 race still too close to call

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Days after the midterm elections, several races across North Carolina remain undecided, including the tight contest for the North Carolina House District 9 seat. Democrat Claire Kempner currently holds a 175-vote lead over incumbent Republican Rep. Tim Reeder. Kempner said she knew the race would...

North Carolina · 1d

WRAL News

publisher · 100.6K followers

Lead narrows in tight NC race that could decide control of state Senate

The margin is tightening in a North Carolina Senate race that could decide control of the chamber — and perhaps all lawmaking in the state. Hoke County elections officials on Friday counted 59 provisional ballots and rejected 105 more in the race for the state’s 24th NC Senate District between powerful Republican Sen. Danny Britt and Democratic challenger Catina Hamm.

Hoke County, NC · 9h

WSOC Charlotte

partner publisher · 226.0K followers

‘Didn’t expect it’: Gaston County gets its first Black congresswoman after surprising NC-14 election

For the first time, Gaston County will be represented in Congress by a Black woman. Democrat Lakesha Womack defeated Republican incumbent Tim Moore in Tuesday’s historic election.

Gaston County, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

website

Wilson Barber Jess Rivera Unseats 16-Year GOP Lawmaker in Eastern NC Upset

A Wilson barber running for office for the first time has knocked off a longtime eastern North Carolina lawmaker. Jess Rivera defeated Republican incumbent Buck Newton in North Carolina Senate District 4, earning 37,539 votes to Newton's 35,962, winning a seat Newton had represented since 2022. Rivera, a political newcomer...

North Carolina · 2d

Crafting Your Home

partner publisher · 58.0K followers

North Carolina Drivers No Longer Get Plate Stickers or Automatic Printed Registration Cards Since Oct. 1, With $5 Paper Copies Online

Since Oct. 1, NCDMV no longer issues plate stickers or automatically mails registration cards. A printed copy is instant at a license plate agency or $5 by mail online.

North Carolina · 1d

NC Local

partner publisher · 30 followers

Flu season arrives early in NC, with nine deaths so far

North Carolina’s flu cases began picking up in late August and early September, two months earlier than the usual start of flu season. Doctors recommend getting the flu shot, but the majority of North Carolinians have not been vaccinated for the flu. In the first of our two-part series, NC Local spoke with an infectious disease expert about how to guard yourself against the contagious disease.

North Carolina · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

7 Christmas Light Towns North Carolinians Drive Hours to See

Tanglewood Park’s Festival of Lights in Clemmons opens Nov. 13, just a week away. Other North Carolina light towns open later, so it pays to plan your drives. Here are the Christmas light towns North Carolinians drive hours to see. 1. McAdenville. McAdenville’s Christmas Town USA display runs December...

North Carolina · 13h

Animal of Things

partner publisher · 21.9K followers

When Is Deer Season in North Carolina? What the 2026-27 Rules Say

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in North Carolina 2026-27 opens September 12 in every zone, but the gun season doesn’t open everywhere at once. Eastern hunters get a rifle or shotgun in hand on October 17, while mountain hunters wait until November 28. That 6-week gap follows the rut as it moves from the coast to the … This article, When Is Deer Season in North Carolina? What the 2026-27 Rules Say , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Do You Need a Separate Bear License to Hunt Bears in Pennsylvania? • October 1 Opens Oklahoma’s 2026 Bear Season, With Hunting Limited to Southeast Counties • Can You Hunt Bears in West Virginia in 2026? What the Law Actually Says

North Carolina · 15h

WBTV

website

Major utility company lowers rates in North Carolina ahead of winter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A major utility company will decrease rates in North Carolina this winter for residential, small and medium sized business customers. Piedmont Natural Gas announced its decreased rates took effect on Sunday, Nov. 1. Customers will start to see lower bills in their November statement. The utility...

North Carolina · 1d